General Laborer

Job Title: General Laborer -

Location: Petersburg, VA

Pay Rate: $18- $20/hr

Shift:1st- 1st shift

Start: 1/5/26

Contract: 3-4 Week Project

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated General Laborer to join our team at a large distribution center. You will primarily assist the install team by spotting and flagging them while on scissor lifts. Your role will involve a variety of tasks, including the removal of plastics, cardboard, and other waste. You will also handle tasks such as using power tools, sweeping, running materials up the elevator using a pallet jack, and supporting project teams with commissioning, cleaning the warehouse, and facilitating camera installations.

Responsibilities

• Spot and flag the install team while on scissor lifts.
• Assist with the removal of plastics, cardboard, and additional waste.
• Operate power tools and push brooms.
• Run materials up the elevator utilizing a pallet jack.
• Support project teams by commissioning and cleaning the warehouse.
• Facilitate camera installations.
• Move, strap, and catalog materials using pallet jacks.
• Commission towers according to diagrams using hand and air-powered tools.

Essential Skills

• Ability to lift 40-50 lbs consistently.
• Experience working 8-hour shifts on hard cement floors.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to take direction well.
• Openness to working in multiple positions, from inventory to housekeeping.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in material handling, robotics, general labor, construction, loading, packaging, and cleaning.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team and gain insight into the material handling industry. This is a 4-week assignment with potential for further phases. You will have the opportunity to install devices on site, gaining valuable experience and visibility with industry leaders.

Work Environment

Work in a vibrant Distribution Center which can be messy and loud at times, with a high level of visibility. Professionalism and presentability are required. Attire includes PPE such as high visibility vests, glasses, hard hats, gloves, earplugs, and composite toe shoes/boots. Jeans and t-shirts are acceptable, but avoid loose or baggy clothing.

This is a Contract position based out of Petersburg, VA.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Petersburg,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.